Alpha Academy - Your Physical & Mental Health

Alpha Academy Chair, Bro. Stephen Williams, Bro. Dr. Adrian Hood and Bro. Dr. Trellis Jones gave a presentation today on physical and mental health. The students first learned the importance of regular checkups, exercise, hydration, nutrition, and sleep. The talk then takes on the more serious subject of mental health. Dr. Jones discussed the symptoms of depression, how to identify it in yourself and others, and strategies to deal with it. Also, he tackled many of the myths associated with mental health in black men.

After the presentation, the students progressed with their pinewood derby cars by working with their mentors and putting their concepts down on paper.   The next step is to cut these profiles out of the pinewood block.